I didn't want to post these pictures on Flying a Stinson With The Doors Off.

Sorry for the quality of the photos, but I think you will get the idea.. Many years ago, I was a Prop Repairman and this is one of the Propellers that came in the shop. (I saw numerous propellers similar to this)

I never asked what happened, I didn't feel it was necessary. I assumed the "incident" occurred somewhere in Eastern Montana.

I was actually able to fix the prop pictured. I had 4 1/2 hours in the repair, including cutting it back, straightening and adjusting the angles and regrinding it. It was a legal fix at 78 1/2 inches, and looked and functioned as new.

One can only assume a new synchronization box was installed, the lead angle was adjusted, or it was business as usual with the diminished arc....

I can hear that Homer Simpson Doh! from here.

Rule number one. Barrel is not allowed ahead of the strut!

I bet the pilot and the shooter had some words right after the shot...

Mister701 wrote:I can hear that Homer Simpson Doh! from here.

I can hear a coyote laughing...

Pretty impressive. Makes you wonder how many times he shot through the arc successfully.

Any idea what kind of shell? Steel or lead?

Looks like number 4 buck too many pellets for OO buck

Looks like someone was using 15 pellet 00 buck.

USDA Cubs use OSHA tape and a smaller shooter's window.

Pinecone wrote:Rule number one. Barrel is not allowed ahead of the strut!

Actually, barrel is always forward of the strut. My first "pre flight safety briefing" when I was flying as a gunner for a really crusty old contract pilot went something like this: "That's a wing strut. That's a propeller. You shoot either one, and you WILL die in the accident, cause I'll beat you to death before we crash! Now, get in and shut up."

Never liked flying with that guy, but fortunately didn't for long.

MTV